Remote Public Relations Manager Jobs
Remote Public Relations Manager jobs are open across the U.S. in technology, healthcare, consumer brands, and nonprofit sectors, at companies running distributed teams that need strong public voices without a fixed office. Employers hiring remotely right now include VSC, Brilliant, and Interdependence. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
The Manager, Public Relations position will manage and execute public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments in the U.S. The position reports to the Vice President of External Communications and is based in Boston or New York.Key Responsibilities:
The Manager, Public Relations position will be part of a three-person PR team led by the Vice President of External Communications. The individual will plan and execute U.S. public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments – a global asset manager that provides a broad range of investment solutions to both retail and institutional clients across all major asset classes, domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will have meaningful public relations experience, preferably from working in-house in the financial services industry or at a public relations agency that serves the industry.
Primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, including but not limited to creating and executing impactful pitches, responding to and managing interview requests, distributing market commentary and thought leadership content, creating and maintaining media lists and working with a retained PR agency. The individual will assist with the preparation and distribution of press releases, Q&A documents and other materials for a variety of initiatives, including product launches, manager changes and other events. The individual will also have responsibility for media tracking, analysis and reporting and manage other initiatives, including industry recognition, polls and surveys.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably from working in financial services, at a public relations agency that serves the industry or in another complex, regulated industry
Experience working successfully with journalists who cover business, markets and/or investing
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong editing, research, problem solving, project management and interpersonal skills
Ability to think creatively and independently about PR tactics
Strong attention to detail and a client-service mind-set
Ability to work well as part of an engaged, cross-organizational team
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with corporate social media
Experience with media monitoring and analytical software/tools
Experience measuring, reporting and analyzing media relations activities
The successful candidate will need to acquire a FINRA Series 7 License within 180 days of their start date, if they do not already have one. Support and resources are provided to prepare for the exam.
Preferred Qualifications
In-house or agency media relations experience
Familiarity with business and financial media at all levels:
broadcast, national media, wire services and trade publicationsFamiliarity with AI tools and related best practices for PR and search
Experience working for or with a large, public company
Experience working in a complex, regulated industry
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $73,500 - $129,100/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
The Manager, Public Relations position will manage and execute public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments in the U.S. The position reports to the Vice President of External Communications and is based in Boston or New York.Key Responsibilities:
The Manager, Public Relations position will be part of a three-person PR team led by the Vice President of External Communications. The individual will plan and execute U.S. public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments – a global asset manager that provides a broad range of investment solutions to both retail and institutional clients across all major asset classes, domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will have meaningful public relations experience, preferably from working in-house in the financial services industry or at a public relations agency that serves the industry.
Primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, including but not limited to creating and executing impactful pitches, responding to and managing interview requests, distributing market commentary and thought leadership content, creating and maintaining media lists and working with a retained PR agency. The individual will assist with the preparation and distribution of press releases, Q&A documents and other materials for a variety of initiatives, including product launches, manager changes and other events. The individual will also have responsibility for media tracking, analysis and reporting and manage other initiatives, including industry recognition, polls and surveys.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably from working in financial services, at a public relations agency that serves the industry or in another complex, regulated industry
Experience working successfully with journalists who cover business, markets and/or investing
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong editing, research, problem solving, project management and interpersonal skills
Ability to think creatively and independently about PR tactics
Strong attention to detail and a client-service mind-set
Ability to work well as part of an engaged, cross-organizational team
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with corporate social media
Experience with media monitoring and analytical software/tools
Experience measuring, reporting and analyzing media relations activities
The successful candidate will need to acquire a FINRA Series 7 License within 180 days of their start date, if they do not already have one. Support and resources are provided to prepare for the exam.
Preferred Qualifications
In-house or agency media relations experience
Familiarity with business and financial media at all levels:
broadcast, national media, wire services and trade publicationsFamiliarity with AI tools and related best practices for PR and search
Experience working for or with a large, public company
Experience working in a complex, regulated industry
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $73,500 - $129,100/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote public relations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- 5 or more years of public relations or corporate communications experience
- Demonstrated experience pitching and securing earned media coverage
- Proficiency with media monitoring and distribution platforms such as Cision or Meltwater
- Experience managing agency relationships or cross-functional communications teams
- Familiarity with crisis communications protocols and executive messaging
Tips for Your Remote Public Relations Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote public relations manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sifting through listings that require on-site work.
Build a portfolio around earned media
Remote employers can't watch you pitch in a newsroom, so your portfolio does the selling. Collect press releases, media placements, campaign briefs, and coverage results you drove, and organize them so a hiring manager can scan your impact in under two minutes.
Show async communication as a core skill
Remote public relations managers handle media relations, executive messaging, and crisis response over Slack, email, and video entirely. In your cover letter and interviews, give concrete examples of how you managed time-sensitive communications across time zones without needing a co-located team.
Position yourself for remote media cycles
Demonstrate that you can monitor news cycles, coordinate with journalists, and move quickly without a physical newsroom. Mention tools you use for media monitoring, spokesperson prep, and real-time coverage tracking, since remote employers want to know their PR function won't slow down without in-office proximity.
Remote Public Relations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote public relations manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed communications teams, such as remote-first technology firms, digital media companies, and national nonprofits. Remote employers screen hard for written communication, because most stakeholder work happens over email, Slack, and async briefs rather than in-person meetings. A portfolio showing media placements, press releases, and campaign results you drove independently will separate you from candidates who rely on in-office collaboration.
Which companies hire remote public relations managers?
Companies hiring remote public relations managers right now include VSC, Brilliant, and Interdependence, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology companies, healthcare organizations with national reach, and consumer brands running distributed marketing teams are the most consistent sources of remote public relations manager openings.
Can you get a remote public relations manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level public relations roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage media relationships and timelines without in-office supervision from day one. Agencies that run remote teams sometimes hire junior public relations coordinators who can grow into manager roles. Showing a writing portfolio, demonstrated media pitching work, and any freelance or internship results you drove independently will open more doors than a resume alone.
Do you need a degree for remote public relations manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers list a degree in communications, journalism, or marketing as preferred rather than required. What they weight heavily is a demonstrable history of earned media placements, press coverage you have secured, and campaign results you can point to directly. A strong portfolio and verifiable outcomes can move your application forward even without a traditional four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote public relations managers?
Most remote public relations manager openings sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors hire public relations managers remotely because their communications needs are national in scope and their teams are already structured around distributed, async work.
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